Dorson Plourde
@dorsonplourdebooks.bsky.social
writer • K-5 art educator • #kidlit • GARBAGE GULLS (2024) • UNNATURALLY BLUE (2025)
www.dorsonplourdebooks.com
www.dorsonplourdebooks.com
Currently carving tears
March 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Currently carving tears
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Oh wait, PRH has it covered: www.penguin.co.uk/about/compan...
March 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Oh wait, PRH has it covered: www.penguin.co.uk/about/compan...
Do better Kirk 💙
March 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Do better Kirk 💙
I would listen to a podcast that explores how people process grief through heartfelt YouTube comment shares
March 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I would listen to a podcast that explores how people process grief through heartfelt YouTube comment shares
i95 north Popeyes in Maine needs a James Beard consideration.
March 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
i95 north Popeyes in Maine needs a James Beard consideration.
Who made those eyelashes for the mini cooper?
March 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Who made those eyelashes for the mini cooper?
Today is day 1 of growing out my rattail
March 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today is day 1 of growing out my rattail
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5 Things We Can Learn From Margaret Wise Brown
"Is it nonsense, is it brilliance?"
open.substack.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“Writing for children is a privilege” -Sophie Blackall #scbwiny25
February 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“Writing for children is a privilege” -Sophie Blackall #scbwiny25
“Don’t be derivative, be different” -Andrea Pinkney #scbwiny25
February 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Don’t be derivative, be different” -Andrea Pinkney #scbwiny25
For every #picturebook I write, I create a playlist that serves more as a soundtrack when drafting. If they’re lucky enough to get published, I make a limited run of “mixtapes” with music for the deep readers out there. Mix no. 1 has just a few remaining and they’ll be at #scbwiny25
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
For every #picturebook I write, I create a playlist that serves more as a soundtrack when drafting. If they’re lucky enough to get published, I make a limited run of “mixtapes” with music for the deep readers out there. Mix no. 1 has just a few remaining and they’ll be at #scbwiny25
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Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
January 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Honestly love the new PW redesign
January 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Honestly love the new PW redesign
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Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Unconventional Children’s Books
Some books today could easily be called
afuse8production.slj.com
December 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...
Arthur Russell
December 14, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Arthur Russell
Writing a story where a child terraforms a swamp with her own tears is one thing… asking someone to capture it on the page is a completely different problem.
I can’t wait for you to open the world Byron has made 💙
I can’t wait for you to open the world Byron has made 💙
December 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Writing a story where a child terraforms a swamp with her own tears is one thing… asking someone to capture it on the page is a completely different problem.
I can’t wait for you to open the world Byron has made 💙
I can’t wait for you to open the world Byron has made 💙
I need a drink & play combo to finish this story.
December 6, 2024 at 11:06 PM
I need a drink & play combo to finish this story.
I’ve written all of my books at Dave & Busters. It’s impossible to write anywhere else. #amwritting
December 6, 2024 at 11:04 PM
I’ve written all of my books at Dave & Busters. It’s impossible to write anywhere else. #amwritting
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Doechii Tiny Desk is out now!
Run, don’t walk!
Run, don’t walk!
Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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December 6, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Doechii Tiny Desk is out now!
Run, don’t walk!
Run, don’t walk!
So excited to show this new cover 💙
December 1, 2024 at 8:38 PM
So excited to show this new cover 💙